To Say That Stock Prices Follow a "Random Walk" Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

To say that stock prices follow a "random walk" is to argue that

• A) stock prices rise, then fall, then rise again.
• B) stock prices rise, then fall in a predictable fashion.
• C) stock prices tend to follow trends.
• D) stock prices cannot be predicted based on past trends.

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Definitions:

Desired Compound

A specific chemical substance that is the target or end result of a chemical synthesis or reaction.

Synthetic Reaction

A chemical process in which substances are combined to produce a new compound.

Chemical Kinetics

The branch of chemistry that studies the rates of chemical reactions and the factors that affect those rates.

Reactant Concentrations

The amounts of reactants present in a reaction mixture, affecting the rate at which a chemical reaction proceeds.